Podcast appearances and mentions of elbert garcia

The Talk Show you have waited for your entire life is back! Bomba Live Host Ray Collazo breaks down why Clarence Thomas is the biggest sellout of all times to Black America AND our Democracy.  Ray shares his observations from last week's trip to Washington, DC for the America Votes Conference. America Votes is the nation's largest gathering of progressive advocacy groups. Liste to Collazo, Selina Pagan, John Loredo, Dwight Bullard, Rosario Rucoba and Julio Cesar Gayit Guevara share their biggest takeaways about the progressive movement and Latino advocacy in 2023. Most importantly, Collazo pays homage to Philadelphia Latino community pioneers Angel L. Medina and Elizabeth Guaracao, who we lost this past week. Plus Collazo's takeaways from Bad Bunny's Coachella performance and his recent "Hollywood phase." Thank you Wilmar Vazquez, Betty Dee, J.W. Cortes, K7, Tiffany Sierra, Karina Martinez, Nissim Leon, Elbert Garcia and Christina Vega for show appearances. Intro music video by Planetary, whose new album comes out May 12th!!! Suscribe to Bomba Live on YouTube and anywhere you can listen to a podcast. 

Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia react to former President Donald Trump being indicted on 34 felony counts by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. They discuss the political and social implications for the 2024 elections, media coverage and the history of salacious New York City trials. Collazo shares what this says about our country and his conflicted views on President Joe Biden.  Follow "Bomba Live" on YouTube for video version of episode.

Host Ray Collazo is joined by Argentina Beltran, Liz Miyoung Kaufman, Ben Cheng and Elbert Garcia to discuss what true solidarity among Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders and Latinos looks like in 2021. Kaufman updates us mood of Minnesota's activist community in midst of Ben Chauvin trial for murder of George Floyd.  Cheng and Beltran share practical tips on how to show solidarity to Asian-American/Pacific Islander community during this time. Kaufman shares historical context to latest wave of anti-Asian American violence impacting our community. Elbert Garcia updates us on special anniversary to that speaks to ongoing history of solidarity between AAPIs, Latinos and other diverse communities. #STOPASIANHATE

Hosts Ray Collazo & Christina Vega are joined by political analyst Elbert Garcia and Freestyle legend and podcaster Betty Dee. The crew will share some huge announcements related to Bomba Live!, Betty Dee's new project and Ray's new gig. A must listen!

Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia provide first reactions to you night one of election results. Collazo and Garcia update you ramifications of a strong Trump performance, frustrating Florida, the Latino 'white supremacy problem' and what to expect for the rest of the election cycle.  Episode dedicated to all of the organizers and activists that did they could to save our democracy this election cycle. Win or lose, you are champions. 

Found in Translation is back with a special 'Post Debate" Edition that took place immediately following this historic Presidential debate. Hosts Rafael Collazo and Elbert Garcia were joined by analyst James Garcia of Vanguardia America and Prince George County Councilperson Deni Taveras to help analyze the most important debate in our modern history. It was surely a spectacle, but will it matter? Did Biden show enough? Was the word "Latino" every uttered?

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 374: FIT sets off two week celebration of show’s 7 Year Anniversary. Dionely Reyes and Elbert Garcia join Host Ray Collazo to analyze the gaslighting of Latinos/immigrants by administration. Maryanell Agosto updates us on best ways to support Autistic children during COVID19 season and Carol Obando-Derstine shares home safety tips during this crisis.

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 369: Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia soundoff on what we can learn from the COVID19 pandemic during Holy Week. Collazo reveals which one of the Ten Commandments is being overlooked at this time that explains many of the problems we are faced with. Collazo breaks down the health, economic and democratic well being our country is in danger of losing. The Wisconsin primary debacle is the latest example that we are losing our democracy in the midst of this health pandemic. Leadership, faith, accountability, service....all on the table during the Holy Week soundoff. This episode is dedicated to all we have lost due to COVID19 scourge, including Dr. Jaime Wilson. RIP The FIT family wishes people of all faiths and beliefs safety, enlightenment and love during the COVID10 season. 

Found In Translation Talk Show Episode 346: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia analyze the final Democratic Presidential Primary debate before the Iowa Caucus. Collazo and Garcia discuss outcome of "Warren vs. Sanders" drama and how no one in two hours failed to mention the natural disaster impacting tens of thousands of American citizens in Puerto Rico. Are Democrats failing to both focus on Trump AND forgetting their base at the same time? And which Democrats last night showed us they really want to be President?

Found In Translation Episode 341: Host Ray Collazo was joined recently for his birthday by many of his compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez, Danilo Rodriguez, Luis Cerros and Leo Prieto for a raucous discussion on the lighter side of his life. New York ‘90s Music Scene: As college students at Columbia University, Collazo and his homies rubbed shoulders with Hip-Hop and Latino music legends such as Tribe Called Quest, Cypress Hill, Stretch and Bobitto, The Fugees, Brand Nubians, Minya Oh, Marc Anthony, La India, Antony Santos and countless others. The crew discusses how these moments weaved into their lives as part time club promoters with their famous alias “CocoRico” Productions, being mentored by the legendary John “Gungie” Rivera. The crew shares with the Millenials/Generation Z how the “Salsa/Merengue” scene morphed into “Reggaeton/Latin Trap/Bachata” through groups like Aventura who broke barriers for their generation. Sports: Collazo is a life long sports nut and kicks it with his buddies to talk about some of their favorite sports memories. Hear how Collazo was surrounded by Dominican Blue Jays fans during his lowest baseball memory, an update from MLS Executive Danilo Rodriguez on the Beautiful Game in the United States, the state of Latino Kansas City Chiefs Nation and what is Strat-O-Matic? Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend with this latest segment of #CompadreTalk.

Found In Translation Episode #339. Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia of "Que Lo Que Podcast" and James Garcia of "Vanguardia Arizona" to discuss a historic day in Washington featuring Ambassador Gordon Sondland's impeachment testimony. Does 'Tekashi Sondland" testimony change the game?  In Atlanta, the vibe didn't feel nearly as electric. The panel ponders on outcomes of last night's Democractic debate. Did anyone rise to occasion? Is Mayor Pete riding the momentum of recent Iowa poll? Needless to say, we missed Julian Castro on stage. In new #TengoBochinche segment, Collazo shares inside scoop on Latinos working on Presidential campaigns and the Garcias update us on Arizona and Dominican chisme.  

Found In Translation Episode #338: Host Ray Collazo is joined by compadres Elbert Garcia, Jorge Martinez and Edwin Desamour to discuss Fatherhood on premiere of #CompadreTalk segment. Panel shares lessons on raising girls, monitoring technology and holding other men accountable because “fatherhood is not a side hustle.” Collazo also shares the Four Priorities To Crush Crooks that advocates need to have in 2020 and beyond to preserve our democracy. Collazo also reflects on the legacy of the First Lady of Puerto Rico and Major League Baseball. #RIPDonaVera Subscribe to Found In Translation podcast and watch entire special video #CompadreTalk Episode on YouTube.

Found In Translation Episode 335: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Elbert Garcia and Alicia Lewis to analyze last night’s Democratic Primary Debate. Crew deliberates what attacks on new front runner Senator Elizabeth Warren mean to the race and if anything changes after tonight. Panel also ponders how Democrats could go three hours without discussing climate change, immigration AND education. Other pressing questions discussed by panel: Will women voters by turned off by Vice President Biden’s micro agressions? Is mainstream media have agenda to prop up Mayor Pete Buttigieg? What can Senator Kamala Harris do to get back in the game? Is it hopeless for the lower tier candidates after tonight?

Found In Translation Episode 331: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia are joined by educators Eva Mendez and Tania Valencia to discuss how parents, advocates and educators can support our children as the school year begins. Valencia and Mendez share how to affirm our children’s identity, develop ambitious buy achievable standards and support parent engagement. Valencia also updates us on the issues impact English Language Learners that lawmakers need to prioritize moving forward. Collazo and Garcia also analyze how #MidlandOdessa tragedy and AOC/Crenshaw debate impact our politics moving forward. Collazo reveals why Puerto Ricans need to especially engage in hurricane relieve efforts to support our Bahamian family. Valencia also reveals who is THE Bae for the Salvadoran community.

We're back for Night 2  and another post-#DemDebate discussion! Did Uncle Joe show that he can lead with a vision rather than defend his record? Did Karmala Harris and Julian Castro build on their strong performances in Miami? Was  about housing, TPS or what just happened in Puerto Rico? Found in Translation host Rafael Collazo and producer Elbert Garcia are joined by a trio of seasoned #PoCPundits to answer those questions and more. Featuring former PA Democatic Party Communications Director Abe Amoros, political reporter and commentator Marlene Peralta and NBC News' Patricia Guadalupe.

Found In Translation Episode 322: Host Ray Collazo shares his thoughts on historic moment of Puerto Rican resistance, calling on Governor Ricardo Rossello, Jr. to resign. Collazo discusses how we got to this moment and how Rossello's shameful performance on Fox New epitomizes the colonial mentality. What challenges lay ahead for Puerto Rican people? He predicts fate of Governor Rossello and reveals who he believes should run for governor (you may be surprised).  Listen to the personal thoughts of Collazo as a Puerto Rican from the diaspora on what this has taught him about leadership and faith in his people. The 2nd half of the episode is a reply of portion of last week's show where Collazo and guest host Elbert Garcia discuss what President Trump's racist attacks against "The Squad" set in motion for upcoming 2020 elections with Nicole Acevedo of NBC Digital. Needless to say, we maybe closer to a race war than we ever would have imagined. Collazo and Garcia also provide their first preview of next Democratic Debates' matchups.  Por favor #RickyRenuncia. We have freed ourselves from the colonial mentality through this moment. You need to do the same. 

Found In Translation Episode 315: Found In Translation with Host Ray Collazo is back to discuss this week’s political headlines with co-host Elbert Garcia. Collazo and Garcia analyze the coverage of AOC’s ‘Concentration Camp’ analogy and the true crisis facing our country. Garcia reveals who is trying to take political advantage of this situation. Collazo and Garcia preview the upcoming Presidential debates and the lessons learned from the successful passage of the “Green Light Bill” in New York State. Florida political activist Nicole Rodriguez reports in from her experience protesting Presidential Trump’s campaign kickoff in Orlando this week. And the crew updates us on the drama in DR over the shooting of David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Ay Que Vaina!

Rays Talk Show Episode 287: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Michelle Tremillo of the Texas Organizing Project and Florida political analyst Elbert Garcia to share their thoughts on the upcoming mid-terms. Collazo also shares his predictions for Tuesday. Go Vote Familia!

Rays Talk Show Episode 287: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Michell Tremillo of the Texas Organizing Project and Florida political analyst Elbert Garcia to share their thoughts on the upcoming mid-terms. Collazo also shares his predictions for Tuesday. Go Vote Familia!

Rays Talk Show Episode 284: Host Ray Collazo is joined by Yashira 'Yaya' Rivera to discuss how the identity politics debate impacts Latinos, Yaya's passion for women's healthcare advocacy, social media activist survival and her amazing summer trip.  Ray is also joined by Elbert Garcia on a late night conversation the night of the historic victory of now Florida Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum. Ray and El B share raw reaction to Gillum's historic victory and what the next two months will shape up in Florida and around the country. 

Rays Talk Show Episode 273: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss how we move towards institutional solutions after homicide of Stephon Clark and empathic messaging in mainstream media of domestic terrorist Mark Anthony Conditt. Collazo interviews Democratic candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 1 Damon Martinez. Learn about what inspired Martinez to run for Congress and about how he plans to identify proactive solutions to most important issues impacting New Mexicans. Collazo and Garcia discuss how leaders of color can overcome party politics to develop independent political campaigns and organizations. Saludos to Chuy Garcia, Andrea Mercado and even Big Papi David Ortiz for showing real leadership.

Rays Talk Show Episode 272: Host Ray Collazo is joined by co-host Elbert Garcia and special guest Marisabel Torres of UnidosUS to discuss the hottest issues impacting Latinos in politics and society. (1:30): Garcia on the ground with latest on FIU Bridge Collapse (6:50): How National School Walk Out Impact Gun Debate and who needs to “Move…Get Out They Way.” (21:30): Marisabel Torres on attacks in Congress on Dodd-Frank (38:30): Why the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) protects Latinos and how Trump is trying to weaken bureau (00:47): How Dominicans Became Professional Mountain Climbers (1:01): What Democrats ‘should not’ learn from PA-18 Special Election victory of Conor Lamb (1:05:50): Do Democrats have a vision for America? (1:12:15): Why You Must Move Like Beto (1:14:55): What’s next for Rays Talk Show on Puerto Rico (1:15:50) #RIP to Marielle Franco, Joaquin Avila, Craig Mack and the victims of the Austin bombings (1:17:30): Buzz about Colorism talk in Latinx community. (1:28:45): Collazo and Garcia speculate on grabbing some Brugal with Junot Diaz Continue conversation on politics and other issues impacting our community on social media on Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to Rays Talk Show anywhere you listen to your podcasts.

Rays Talk Show Episode 252: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss the hottest political topics of the week. Highlights of Episode 252: --Gianforte attacks a journalist, teacher calls Latina student a 'likely terrorist,' immigrants gets profiled after being an accident victim. Is Trump's tone putting targets on the back of journalists and people of color? --The CBO score and Trump's budget plan release confirmed what we already knew: the AHCA and Trump's proposed budget suck. Listen to what Collazo and Garcia say to look out for in continued pushback to AHCA and Budget Legislation.  --Why Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is a danger to our country and why Clarence Thomas deserves props this week?? --A Latino needs to get this Google Calendar out ASAP to make time for a group of African-American with something to say.  --Shoutouts to Colorado State Senator Dominick Moreno, the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival and Planned Parenthood. Join their #IDEFY campaign to defy hate by texting "Talk" To 22422. 

Rays Talk Show Episode 250: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss the hottest political and social topics from the streets. Is the appointment of Robert Muller to be the Special Prosecutor in the Russian investigation the beginning of the end? Who does Collazo think is now in line to the next elected President of the United States? Who does Collazo consider to have been the true public enemy #1 to the Latino community? Collazo and Garcia also provide their Capitol Hill updates, their “What’s Up with your boy/girl?” of the week and ponder what makes ‘Despacito’ the mega hit of the summer! Support Planned Parenthood’s #IDEFY campaign by texting ‘TALK’ to 22422. Defy hate and discrimination in all of its forms today!

Rays Talk Show Episode 248: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia comment on the hottest political headlines from the streets. Collazo and Garcia discuss how Comey's firing by President Trump shouldn't surprise anyone, why Congressman Carlos Curbelo reminds us of your shady brother in law, and how we can #Resist the Senate's steps towards repealing the ACA and health access to millions of Americans. Governor Greg Abbot signed SB4 into law this week. Hear why Collazo believes this new anti-immigrant law creates an apartheid like state for Latinos in Texas. Also hear Garcia's analysis of Miami politics and who reminds Collazo of the Dave Chappelle character that was a black Klansman....seriously. Defy the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood by texting "Talk" to 22422. Get loud. Stay loud. Defy today. Text "Talk" to 22422 to join the fight and stand with Planned Parenthood!

Rays Talk Show Episode 247: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia talk politics from the streets. Collazo and Garcia discuss how Syrian airstrikes will impact our country, status of #Resist Movement, why "someone's going to jail," the results are in for California Congressional District 34's Special Election and what Latino music stars are impacting national politics. Support resistance movement at University of Puerto Rico system with students and faculty on strike to prevent crippling austerity proposals. Pa'lante!

Rays Talk Show Episode 243: Hosts Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss headlines from Latino perspective as the global warming of politics continues. Collazo and Garcia react to the incident in Anaheim, CA as an off duty police officer shoots a gun at end of confrontation with a 13 year old child over kids running on his lawn. How do activists mobilize to hold law enforcement officials accountable to the over-policing of our communities and why didn’t an off duty police officer just talk to the kids’ parents about it? The Department of Homeland Security announced details of plan to widen net of ICE deportation targets to include essentially entire undocumented population. Collazo and Garcia discuss how these policies actually make many of us feel less safe and why these unsound policies put law enforcement in a difficult position that is leading to more aggressive behavior that deteriorates our civil rights. Trump Administration also announced withdrawal of federal government protections for transgendered students. Why this disgusting decision continues the Trump administration’s priorities of cruelty, not safety. Can former Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez seal the deal this weekend and become the Chair of the Democratic National Committee or will he fall prey to the struggles of other Dominican ballers closing championships? And listen in for shoutouts to leaders around the country. What makes buena gente like Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum deserve some love. Bendicion mami! Subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes or visit website for entire content.

Rays Talk Show, Episode 242: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia break down this week’s hottest political headlines from the streets. The week has been marred by mass ICE raids. How are these raids impacting families across the country and Collazo explains why he believes that Russian submarine off the coast is a lot more of a danger than #GuadalupeGarcia or #DanielRamirezMedina. Daniel’s case is particularly troubling since he is in the United States legally as a DACA student. What now defines being a criminal, having Latino friends? Simply have a tattoo that says “Peace” in Spanish? Collazo and Garcia also review Trump’s wild press conference, how his comments to April Ryan or so disrespectful, the nomination of Alexander Acosta to Department of Labor post, and updates from Miami on movement to call on Mayor Carlos Gimenez to rescind agreement to cooperate with ICE. Listen out for this week’s shoutout segment too. Subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes or check out all of our content on Rays Talk Show’s Website.

Rays Talk Show Episode 230: Host Ray Collazo is joined by guest Elbert Garcia to discuss what voters are talking about and what mainstream media is missing after the last Presidential election debate. Highlights of this ‘Latinos Talk Politics’ edition of Rays Talk Show (timestamp in parentheses): (1:35) Why Trump’s ‘Bad Hombres’ comment is so harmful to Latinos (6:45) The real threats to voter and election integrity (20:25) Does Clinton really have Florida locked up? (23:50) Evolution of Cuban-American Vote aka La Potencia factor (27:25) Is Marco Rubio still a thing? (33:10) Taco Trucks Politics (38:35) ‘Needy Latinos’ Bochinche (42:50) Biggest Problem with WikiLeaks emails (44:00) RIP to Choco Meza (45:40) Ray begs for South Beach VIP Status Subscribe to Rays Talk Show on iTunes or Soundcloud and find all of Rays Talk Show’s content on our website.

Rays Podcast Episode 193: Host Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo is joined by Andre Del Valle and Elbert Garcia to discuss the Power of Gratefulness. Many of us talk about ‘being grateful,’ but how do we truly ‘live a grateful life?’ Collazo and the panel discuss how your biggest life’s challenges are the best time to tap into gratefulness. And what do qualities like Leadership, Perseverance, Ambition and Fun have to do with Gratefulness? Download Your Virtual Big Brother Ray Collazo’s Free Guide to Living a Truly Grateful Life and Subscribe to Rays Podcast on iTunes. And check out Rays TV Show Livestreaming on Blab Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10PM EST/7PM PST.

Ray Collazo and Elbert Garcia discuss the aftermath of the Grand Jury decision in Ferguson to not indict Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown. What does this decision mean for Civil Rights? What can we all do to make positive change after this tragic incident? Elbert and Ray review how the announcement''s timing and subsequent reaction impact the ongoing debate on policing and building community where the culture of 'shoot to kill' will stop.  Let us know what you think of Rays Latino Talk analysis on Twitter @RaysPodcast and our website http://www.RaysPodcast.com

"Papi" Commentator Elbert Garcia provides tips on helping your child manage new experiences and maximizing your time together. Papi's also discuss Parent Engagement in education & My Brother's Keeper Project.